We'll email you a link to set a new password. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, This was my second Rick Steve's tour, and it was absolutely wonderful. We stopped at a great mix of places so that we got to sample many aspects of Greece. Filippos was an amazing guide. Well Hydra too. Each new place we went became my "favorite" and each historical site we visited left me amazed. If you’ve seen enough ancient sites, you could skip Olympia (which is time-consuming to reach by bus), and visit the very different town-and-giant-rock of Monemvasia (also time-consuming by bus, but worthwhile if it appeals to you), or easier, enjoy more beach time on Hydra. And yes! This morning we'll drive to nearby Epidavros. Apostolos is an excellent guide who handled the tour with grace, expertise and knowledge. Journal. We enjoyed both the mountains and the sea. Everyday I was eager to discover something. Day 6:  Boat back to Athens, pick up rental car, drive to Delphi (sleep in Delphi), Day 7:  Sightsee Delphi, drive to Olympia (sleep in Olympia), Day 8: Sightsee Olympia, drive to Kardamyli (sleep in Kardamyli), Day 9:  Relax in Kardamyli (sleep in Kardamyli), Day 10:  Mani Peninsula loop drive, on to Monemvasia (sleep in Monemvasia), Day 11:  Monemvasia (sleep in Monemvasia), Day 12:  See Mycenae en route to Nafplio (sleep in Nafplio), Day 13:  Nafplio, side-trip to Epidavros (sleep in Nafplio), Day 14:  Return to Athens, drop off rental car (sleep in Athens), Day 15:  Fly home, or continue to Mykonos and/or Santorini by plane or boat, Day 4:  Morning in Athens, afternoon bus to Delphi (sleep in Delphi), Day 5:  Sightsee Delphi (sleep in Delphi), Day 6:  Morning bus to Athens, then boat to Hydra (sleep on Hydra), Day 8:  Morning boat back to Athens, then bus to Olympia (sleep in Olympia), Day 9:  Sightsee Olympia (sleep in Olympia), Day 10:  Morning bus to Nafplio (sleep in Nafplio), Day 11:  Day trip to Mycenae (sleep in Nafplio), Day 12:  Day trip to Epidavros (sleep in Nafplio), Day 14:  Fly home, or continue to Mykonos and/or Santorini by plane or boat. We walked through places like Mycenae, where real history blurs into myth, and you feel like you could almost pass through a thin veil where the gods still hang around, waiting to toy with humans. Parnassus, we'll enjoy the fresh air and tour the mystical ruins of Delphi. Our guide made this a fantastic experience! Trying to speak a few words of Greek with local people. "I thought the Acropolis would be a "wow" moment, but the hoards of people lessened the effect. The owner talked about life and some local taxi drivers danced for us. We covered more territory than we could traveling on our own. I have been on two My-Way tours and enjoyed them both tremendously. Our tour guide Apostolos brought Greek culture to life through his stories about living in Greece and connections with local people. "This is a very hard choice, but probably the hike up to the Prophet Elijah Monastery on the island of Hydra. Day 5: Sightsee Delphi (sleep in Delphi) Day 6: Morning bus to Athens, then boat to Hydra (sleep on Hydra) Day 7: Hydra (sleep on Hydra) Day 8: Morning boat back to Athens, then bus to Olympia (sleep in Olympia) Day 9: Sightsee Olympia (sleep in Olympia) Day 10: Morning bus to Nafplio (sleep in Nafplio) Our guide, Filippos was very knowledgeable, organized and fun. Walking through ruins feeling history become alive.". We also got to experience the cuisine that Greece offers, and even to enjoy and participate in their music. This is an active tour with lots of steps and hills but our guides were aware and accommodated us. ", I thought the tour guide was outstanding. Everything was so well organized. The number of activities was exactly right, and the amount of 'down time' was timed perfectly. The tour was very organized and we made the most of our time.. We are considering the Rick Steves "Athens and the Heart of Greece" 14 day tour, which includes roughly 9 days in the Peloponnese.In those 9 days, the tour visits the Vouraikos Gorge (en route), Dimitsana, Olympia (en route), Kardamyli, the Mani peninsula (en route), Monemvasia, Mystras (en route), Nafplio (with a side trips to Mycenae and Epidavros) and Hydra. The other museums also were awesome. He was very welcoming and appreciated showing us around. The Food was abundant and delicious, the Hotels very comfortable and the Local Guides informative. I also loved Nafplio for its charm". Lodging was exceptable...some places nicer than others. The food (from the provided meals to the recommended restaurants) was amazing! Apostolos was incredible. "My wow moment was standing in the bee hive tomb in Mycenae. It was my ninth RS tour and my husband's fifth. Perfectly clear day for our visit.". My favorite moment was standing in the center of the theater at Epidavros and reading the excerpt from Antigone in Rick's book. My first tour was Spain, and my second was the 21 day Best of Europe Tour. It was beautiful, quiet, and we enjoyed spending time with other tour members on the beach.". First off our tour guide Ioanna was amazing. In a dramatic setting on the flanks of 8,000-foot Mt. Apostolos was always the gracious and giving host while keeping balance for our tour members various needs. All the rest of the tour through beaches and mountains was wonderfully scenic as well as of cultural and historical interest. She and the other guides at archeological sites really made Greek culture and history come alive. The 'trout farm' lunch and the seafood lunch situated right on the water. "Sharing my dinner of yogurt, cherries, wet walnuts and blueberries with a cat by my side on a bench in Athens.". Monemvasia was also a wow.". Our tour guide Maria was warm, and funny, and shared her love of Greece with us. This was the best of the three Rick Steve's Tours we've been on. Good group. Then we'll get oriented to our neighborhood and walk to a nearby restaurant where we can get acquainted over dinner. Boat: ½ hour. The carefully planned itinerary gave us rich history of Greece, allowing us the balance of planned and free time. Our tour guide, Danae was outstanding! The book includes maps and guides to many of the major attractions in Greece. Overall the tour provided me with what I feel is a "true" and total Greek experience from historical, cultural and economic. "The whole tour was kind of a "wow" for me. We came on this trip on the suggestion of our friends who we travelled with. I can't stop telling others about the way it was organized. Moderate walking: 2–6 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. I wanted to see Delphi but it was raining (only rainy day we had). What does Greece have in abundance? Acropolis Day was a favorite (I couldn't believe I was there! It's a long drive. Truly amazing FEELING the sound bouncing back into my chest, and how all the sound of people talking just stopped for that moment to listen. Although I always thought there was too much food, I learned to try everything, but in smaller amounts.". The itinerary and execution were flawless. The bus was great as was the driver George who handeled the bus beautifully as well as loading and unloading our luggage. Our guide, Apostolos, made it a most memorable trip with his superb organization, knowledge of the history, personality and most notable, his passion for his homeland and the Greek culture. Moderate walking: 2–6 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. Our guide, Phillipois was excellent and provided us with a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. This Country (USA) would be a much better place if some of the Greek traditions were adopted.". Guardian dogs on the steps of ancient sites, that can distinguish between tourists and bad guys. Exceptional tour leader was very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Beside the great weather, bus Driver and Maria's history knowledge and humor It is such an amazing and interactive site. It was everything I hoped for... a wonderful overall guide (Maria), fantastic local guides, amazing food, unique hotels, beautiful scenery and a great group! Along with lots of walking and hiking, there was ample free time to rest and explore on our own. Our guide/tour manager Anastasia was outstanding: incredibly knowledgeable, personable, caring, funny and fun, as well as extremely well organized. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. We loved running on the track and seeing where the Olympic torch ceremony starts.". Seeing snow-capped mountains throughout Greece was my special thrill; as I had no idea of the beauty and diversity of the country's landscape. It was such a contrast with the big-city atmosphere of Athens that it was quite surprising. This was certainly the most rigorous tour we've done. Our group of 25 blended well and we certainly enjoyed the activities provided and recommended. It wasn't until Santorini that I had my "wow" moment that was Hydra. The food was wonderful-fresh grilled fish, best 2.5E souvlaki, & fava bean/pomegranate salad. Our Tour guide was fantastic. There was a joy and pride in they way they ran their business. My secondary favorite was the total geography / scenery. Her knowledge of history, culture & mythology and her first hand experience as a resident of Greece added enormous insight throughout the trip. 2. Our tour guide was great and the local guides were mostly fine. This trip exceeded my expectations! My husband and I have only been traveling the past four years and we have enjoyed arranging the trips using your books so we were unsure if we would like a tour. Our guide, Fillippos was amazing. Greece is a fantastic place. Famous hill with Parthenon. Hike over steep, slippery, uneven terrain at several ancient sites, including 200 stairs to the top of the Acropolis. From eating all the delicious fresh seafood and learning Greek dances from Ioanna, our guide, the whole trip had many Wow moments.". "My favorite Wow moment is a three way tie... Momenvasia was beyond beautiful and beyond my expectations. It allows one to experience so many aspects of Greek culture, history, cuisine, and more. Light walking: 2–4 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. Our guide, Nikki (?) Imagine being able to see fires off in the distance across the plain! We have traveled a bit in Europe but not on an organized trip like the Rick Steve's Greece trip. And that's not even mentioning the "wow" art moments: the Lion's gate, the Charioteer and Zeus bronzes, etc.". Attach a photocopied calendar page of your itinerary. The Mani is an ideal place to enjoy a "vacation from your vacation." 1) First and foremost I travel for food and scenery and those did not disappoint, both were incredible. "My wow moment was the trip up to the Acropolis and the various sites, a landmark that I have seen for many years in photos, and now have seen with my own eyes.". This was my 7th Rick Steve's tour, and it was fabulous, in large part due to the excellent tour guide, Filippos, as well as the great venues we visited. Bus: 2 hours. Be on your feet, walking and standing, for up to three hours, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions. My husband and some other men in our group arranged a fishing excursion. Made new friends. She is a treasure!! I knew I was going to see LOTS of ruins, but the countryside was more spectacular than I imagined and the food was delicious. The reason why you're not finding "Rick Steves' Greece" is because that isn't the title. Greece is an amazing country with lots of history and delicious seafood. Hotel Accommodations and Bus transportation was another part of the great experience of the tour! Olympia (even thought it was raining cats and dogs-well, mostly cats being Greece) had a profound impact on me. My guide was very helpful and the other group members were enjoyable. I loved the fact that several times we just went with the flow and there was no stress, only positive attitudes and grateful hearts. This was our first guided tour of any type and we certainly hope it won't be the last. Experiencing a country I have dreamed of visiting all my life.". Explore the Greek Islands! The view from Agia Sophia in Kardamyli. Use a hardbound type designed to last a lifetime, rather than a spiral notebook. The tour brought us to places that I read about in History books and the guides brought them to life. Our trips to small villages and out of the way places and our ability to get away from the crowds (except of course, in Athens) made the trip a dream. This afternoon's drive will take us along sweeping views of the Ionian Sea to a relaxed seaside village on the Mani Peninsula. Surrounded by olive groves, orange groves and the blue, blue water, I fell in love with the country. Entire trip was a big WOW!". We loved this tour! The bus driver was also amazing; navigating tight spaces, windy roads and always getting us to our destinations with skill & on time. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. When we were hiking in our group and were invited into a garden, tended by an older gentleman. This was our first Rick Steves Tour and it exceeded our expectations! Other than that, I want to commend Fillipos for creating moments with his selection of out-of-the way restaurants in non-touristed areas, particularly the one with the three local musicians, and also the mezzos dinner in Athens. I am still thrilled about that!!". The trip was well organized and everything ran smoothly. They often pointed things out without a theme, seemed to work off script rather than infuse enthusiasm, had difficulty answering questions, and sometimes had the facts wrong, "Watching the bus driver squeeze through rock walls and navigate narrow roads. "As i told Apostolos, I like the silly stuff and really enjoyed his reading of the coffee grounds in our Greek coffee. Having studied ancient architecture the Athens acropolis was my biggest 'wow', even with the large crowds. The tour, however, is not one for people who have trouble walking up hills and over uneven ground. I expected the tour to be great fun and a real learning experience. I enjoyed the additional options for hiking at many of our destinations during the trip.". I spent a day with him and his crew while they planned, wrote and filmed for his television program Rick Steves’ Europe. "The days spent in Hydra, including the boat rides to and from the island.". There were many. By Rick Steves, www.ricksteves ... An itinerary forces you to see the consequences of any spontaneous change you make while in Europe. It could not have been better, thanks to the best guide possible: Apostolos. We took our tour in May and afterward spent two additional weeks in Greece. "There were so many, probably hiking up to the stadium at Delphi anf realizing all the history of this beautiful location". I'm a teacher from Southern California who loves to travel, especially over summer breaks. I enjoyed seeing the small towns, mountains, and back roads of Greece. This was our fifth EOTD tour because we really have found these tours to include so much of what we value when we travel - information, history, great sites and THE ABSOLUTELY BEST GUIDES! It was the most fabulous tour ever! Greece was even better than I had imagined. It was spectacular, and my fiance and I were completely alone for about 15 minutes with the view.". Her addition of optional stops and insistence that we see scheduled stops fully provided a comprehensive experience. "Hiking up the Acropolis and relaxing at the beach on Hydra - the beach at the Four Seasons was lovely.". Perfect!". Just being in Greece with it's beautiful scenery, extensive history & lovely people was amazing. This tour was action-packed and I learned something new every day! Fillipos gave a a list of Greek phrases and encouraged us to speak to peopleHe choose interesting restaurants for us when we shared in group dinners, and always had a litttle "surprise" -Greek dancing, music, wine tasting or a cooking lesson. This is how we saw Athens in one day and it couldn’t have been better (and it was free!). "I was happily surprised at the very high quality of the museums that existed in the many cities and at the archeology sites we visited. The thief reached up under the buckle, unzipped a small pocket, and lifted my wallet apparently from behind as it rode on my shoulder, and I never felt a thing. "Mama Fey - local guide at Acropolis is a keeper. I also enjoyed trying to speak Greek to say good morning, ordering coffee, and asking for the check. From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: experience Germany with Rick Steves! "The opportunity to stand in the field of the Olympia area where athletes competed 2,700+ years ago...AMAZING!". Your entire day is free to soak up the whitewashed architecture as you wander Hydra's narrow streets and harbor promenade. The scale of that site - hotels, restaurants, temples, the original running track - were all very impressive. "Standing on Mars Hill and knowing that was where the apostle, St. Paul preached to the Athenians over 2,000 years ago.". Wonderful food. I've been on 4 other European tours (one with RS to Prague and Budapest) and this was by far my favorite. Excellent your, very smartly planned and developed. He had incredible people skills, was knowledgeable, and told us about the lives of the Greek people since the recession of 2008. We had enough time to explore on our own and relax. Also, Hydras was a nice way to wind down toward the end of the trip.". I did not do a lot of research but was more impressed than I expected. The knew their material and were patient with the questions asked. Good hotels. As Rick Steves says, (Another great thinker like Einstein) "Democracy and mathematics, medicine and literature, theater and astronomy, mythology and philosophy - all of these, and more were first thought up by a bunch of tunic-clad Greeks in a small village huddled at the base of the Acropolis." But the beauty of the coast, walking above Kardamyli, hiking up Monemvasia, spending a morning reading the paper and relaxing at a harbor cafe in Hydra--it was on "wow" after anohter. I am surprised at how much I learned, even after reading a few books about Greece history. The ancient sites are interesting and the local guides quite good. 3:00 pm: Rick Steves’ Walking Tour of Athens. The other side of Rick Steves He may seem like Mister Rogers. When visiting Israel, explore the West Bank. Rick Steves rick steves travel audio europe europe greece mediterranean "Going to Olympus and running on the same track that was used 3,500 hundred years ago.". I enjoyed the sites and the Greek culture. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Travel Forum / To the East / Greece Itinerary; Please sign in to post. You experience local hotels and local restaurants and an opportunity to experience local culture. "The first day we arrived at the hotel in Athens where we would meet our traveling group, my husband and I went up to the top floor restaurant for a cup of coffee. I can't choose just one!". Rick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. This tour was excellent overall. It was our 3rd tour so we kind of knew what to expect, but it was so much more! I'm not even sure where to start but it was AMAZING! What more can you ask for from a trip? There were of course a few places that were busy but we always got there early and beat the crowds. Without a car, the easiest connection from Hydra to the Peloponnese is via Athens, but adventurous travelers could tackle the cheaper and shorter — though more complicated — boat-taxi-bus connection to Nafplio instead. As it turned out, I'm so glad that I did. The island of Hydra was a wonderful stop. I guess the first night-time view of the Acropolis when I arrived at 10 pm two days before the tour. Experiencing mountain villages, meeting locals, participating in folk dancing and cooking class, down to coastal towns of Kardamyli, Monemvasia and Nafplio and onto the island of Hydra.....the two weeks flew by. "Seeing the Acropolis/Parthenon for the first time. Loved our guide Danae, loved our tour mates, and LOVED Greece! The tour was amazing. I also loved relaxing on little Hydra, a great place to end our tour, with a gorgeous Greek sunset.". As we are riding on the bus she would describe baptisms weddings and funerals so you get a real feel for the Greek people. I also enjoyed Sparta! and conversations with all of them. I should have known better with one of your tours. A very close second was the Stadium in the ruins of Olympia, what a beautiful site!". Very well arranged and executed. What a trip! Every time we climbed a mountain or took a walk, there were so many wow moments. Holiday Sale: Save 30% on all guidebooks and phrase books through 12/10/20 or while supplies last! Our tour group buddies were terrific....both friendly and fun. I was the slowest but, our guide had an abundance of patience! My husband and I are very busy with our demanding careers. Very good hotels throughout tour. The guides paced the hills and steps with perfectly timed stops, during which we were often able to sit or stand in the shade while they described the venue. Those who want a workout can hike to the very top of the rock. 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